Ultiflox Eye Ointment

Ultiflox Eye Ointment is a prescription eye ointment containing ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in the amount listed on the tube label. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections when an antibiotic eye ointment is appropriate. This form is applied directly to the eye surface, where it helps stop bacteria from multiplying and supports recovery. Ultiflox Eye Ointment is made by Sunways, India and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 tubes.

How it works: Ciprofloxacin works by blocking bacterial enzymes the germs need to copy their DNA and survive. In ointment form, it coats the eye and keeps the antibiotic on the infected surface longer, which can help treat the infection more effectively.

Because Ultiflox Eye Ointment is the ointment dosage form, it is chosen when a doctor wants the medicine to stay in contact with the eye longer than drops can. Ointments can feel thicker and may blur vision briefly after application, so they are often used at bedtime or when longer surface coverage is helpful. Since no other strengths or forms of Ultiflox are listed here, this product should be used exactly as prescribed for the eye infection being treated.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Other bacterial eye infections as prescribed
• Eye infections where an ointment is preferred for longer contact time
• Treatment of susceptible bacteria in the eye

• Wash your hands before using Ultiflox Eye Ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and apply a small ribbon of ointment into the pocket without touching the tube tip to the eye or skin.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after applying the ointment.
• Wipe away excess ointment from the eyelids with a clean tissue.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products and use eye drops before the ointment unless your doctor told you otherwise.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your prescriber says it is okay.

Ultiflox Eye Ointment is a prescription ciprofloxacin eye ointment, and the exact amount per tube is the labeled strength on the package. The doctor decides how often to apply it and how long to continue it; the schedule may be different for adults and children and depends on the infection and response. Do not increase the number of applications per day or use more than prescribed, even if symptoms seem severe.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ciprofloxacin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application, which is more noticeable with an ointment
• Mild eye irritation or stinging
• Eye redness
• Itching or discomfort in the eye
• Tearing or feeling that something is in the eye
• Mild bitter taste after use

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow Ultiflox Eye Ointment.
• Your vision may be blurred briefly after each dose, so be careful driving or using machinery until your vision clears.
• Do not touch the tube tip to the eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to ciprofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Do not use contact lenses while the eye is infected unless your eye doctor approves.
• Use extra caution if the eye is very painful, sensitive to light, or if symptoms are getting worse instead of better.
• Use only for the infection your clinician diagnosed; it is not for viral or fungal eye problems.

• Other eye drops or ointments applied at the same time, which may require spacing between products
• Contact lens disinfecting solutions if lenses are worn during treatment
• Any other prescription or over-the-counter eye medicines your doctor has not reviewed
• Warfarin or other medicines may need review if your prescriber considers broader ciprofloxacin exposure, although this eye ointment has limited body absorption

Store Ultiflox Eye Ointment at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from contamination by not letting the tip touch any surface.